Ruth's Chris Steak House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Fruit fly/drain fly type pests in areas throughout.Overall sanitation needs to improve.Be aggressive and pay attention to detail.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Uncovered cut fruit for customer drinks at side bar area.Properly cover due to minor pest issue.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Counters and equipment dirty to touch and site.Please clean all surfaces(undersides corners wheel casters etc.This attention to detail is needed).
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Handsink at dishwash area registering 128F-130F.Provide a mixing valve to have hot water register 110F.Sink leaking.Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors and drains dirty(Please maintain clean floors and drains on a regular consistent basis).
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 29, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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